Security readout for executives and security teams
Graphviz can read past memory bounds when processing a crafted config6a file in versions before 10.0.1. The CVSS score is high, but the sources note practical exploitation may be uncommon because this file is typically root-owned. Exposure is most likely where vulnerable Graphviz versions are installed and config6a content can be influenced. Servers, build workers, developer workstations, and image/document processing pipelines should be checked for bundled or system Graphviz packages. Treat this as a targeted high-risk patching item, not a broad internet emergency. Prioritize systems that process external content or run Graphviz automatically, then standard workstation and package cleanup. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Graphviz to 10.0.1 or later where available.; Check vendor or distribution advisories for backported fixes.; Restrict write access to Graphviz configuration files..
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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7.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://gitlab.com/graphviz/graphviz/-/issues/2441CVE reference
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Jan/73CVE reference
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/02/01/2CVE reference
- https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2024/Feb/24CVE reference
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Out-of-bounds Read
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